Home Is a Right—Not a Privilege
Feeling safe, respected, and supported where you live is a fundamental right.
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You Have the Right to Question Decisions and Appeal Unfavorable Outcomes
A “no” doesn’t have to be the final answer. Everyone has the right to ask questions, challenge decisions, and get support navigating systems.
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Communication Access = Choice
Understanding information is essential to making real, informed choices. Communication access is a right, not a bonus.
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Celebrating Pride Month
June is known as Pride Month, a time to celebrate those who identify as LGBTQAI+, and commemorate the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) culture and community.
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Your Life. Your Voice. Your Rights.
Rights show up in everyday choices, conversations, and goals. You deserve dignity, respect, and a voice in decisions about your life.
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Use Your SNAP Benefits at Participating Restaurants Through RMP
Did you know some New Yorkers can use their SNAP benefits to purchase hot meals at participating restaurants?
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ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION
As the weather warms up, many of us look forward to spending more time outdoors. For people with disabilities, outdoor activities can present challenges due to mobility limitations and sensory sensitivities.
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You’re Not Alone—Member Relations Is Here
Knowing your rights is powerful—but having support makes the biggest difference.
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A MOTHER’S ADVOCACY JOURNEY: HEATHER AND PHILLIP’S STORY
Heather is the mother of four adult children. Her son Phillip, 27, has non-speaking autism and lives just a few blocks from his parents’ home in Brooklyn. With one-on-one support, he spends his days engaged in his community and enjoys…
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AAPI Heritage Month: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Disability Advocates
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of people of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent.
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